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Is there a resource we can use to learn about what students should know at certain levels (A1->C2). Ex) what should a student know at B2, what new info will they learn in C1? This info would help for planning

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Pick time is summertime as student numbers go up. Write to as many schools possible. Visit post-celta tab on the resource site: https://sites.google.com/view/celtahubilsc/post-celta

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Will we receive a physical certificate? Will it be issued by Cambridge or ILSC only?

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If you want to work in Canada: TESL Canada is a governing body in Canada. They USED TO accredit CELTA as a TESL Canada accreditation. Now you are NOT immediately accredited - you need an additional 4 hrs or practicum and observation. More details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BPkSEpxCMphP3E4v3peUd0t1d3N0cDbg7z-d7NgVZiE/edit Note: this ONLY MATTERS if you want to work for SPECIFIC schools which require this in Canada (e.g. ILSC / all private EFL schools do not)

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does the CELTA certification every expire?

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Is there any website where CELTA related job openings are posted? 

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Is there any website where CELTA related job openings are posted? 

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Is CELTA a professional development course? What are the other courses that we can do after CELTA?

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Are there courses you can recommend, developing English grammar knowledge?

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What are resources at our disposal to find jobs teaching efl in Europe? 

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What are resources at our disposal to find jobs teaching efl in Europe? 

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Are there other resources that could be beneficial to me in regards to developing my ability to teach MFP of grammar points?

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Are there other resources that could be beneficial to me in regards to developing my ability to teach MFP of grammar points?

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How similar is the format we have been teaching to real world class rooms online? How different is it to real world in person classrooms?

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What courses can we take to build on this CELTA certification and further develop our teaching skills? Are there specific courses that compliment CELTA offered at the ILSC or Cambridge, for example?

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Email us and we'll provide more information about our in-person courses you can come and observe.

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After the course, we will send you an email with our contacts. Please don't send requests to the shared celta gmail account (that is only on course!)

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Always talk to teachers who work there; in the interview ASK QUESTIONS! If something feels off, trust your gut. Also, questions to ask in the interviews: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iryvdzrJPvm0tqn9ZdztuERxUExeayeTiSSYJv53Wg8/edit Red flags: 1) If they don't give you a pay scale. 2) If they don't ask to see your qualifications and only focus on 'nativism'. 3)

If they don't provide any support.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAWjivnYO18

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Unlock the Potential of ChatGPT for Language Teaching by Josh Goldsmith

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How is AI affecting English language teaching?

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How is AI affecting English language teaching?

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How is AI affecting English language teaching?

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This is our 100% online course in teaching Young Learners and Teenagers which takes into account current world events and the demands on teachers needing to work online.

The demand for EFL teachers for Young Learners is high and most teachers will be required to teach this age group (6 - 17 year olds) at some point in their career, with many choosing to specialise in this area. This course will give you the key skills to help you excel in teaching Young Learners and get valuable practical ideas. Our course is entirely online so you can access the material and discussions whenever suits you.

Who is it for?

Teachers from all over the world

Both newly qualified and experienced teachers

Teachers that are new to teaching YLs and Teens

Teachers in a context where there is no opportunity for in-house YL training

Teachers that anticipate teaching YLs and Teens in the near future

Please note participants' minimum level of English should be C1.

Course content

There are 7 modules which will cover classroom management, materials, clarification and correction, the four skills and individual learning. Modules will also include online video observations of real YL classrooms.

Module Topics:

1. An introduction to YLs and how they learn

2. Classroom Management

3. Clarification of New Language and Error Correction

4. Practising language and Materials

5. Speaking & Listening

6. Reading & Writing

7. Focus on the Learner

8. Final Assignment

There will also be some optional live, synchronous sessions that you will be able to join during the course. The times and dates for the sessions will be decided once the course is up and running. However they are planned as such:

Session 1: Getting started with online YL (to take place following module two)

Session 2: Teaching language-focused lessons online

Session 3: Teaching skills lessons online

Session 4: A Q&A session and some practical tips

For those that can't make the session live, access to a recording will be made available.

Structure

The course is an asynchronous online course. It is designed this way so that you can access the material whenever it suits you. You don't have to attend at a certain time which means that wherever you are in the world the time difference is never an issue. The course is run entirely online by qualified tutors. Tutors are qualified both in the area of young learner teaching and tutoring in the online environment. Assessment will be based on a portfolio task done in each module and the final assignment.

A new module is covered each week and the material for that module is provided over the course of the week. You are given tasks to do both in groups and individually. Participants are expected to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours per week to the tasks in each module. The discussion forums are a great opportunity to share ideas and learn from your peers all over the world. It is advisable to log on regularly so that you keep up to date with the ongoing discussions.

The tutors also log on frequently and monitor the discussions. They will give you guidance and support where needed as they are experienced Young Learners teachers themselves.
Read our IH OTTI FAQs >>
Assessment

Your tutors mark your tasks as the course progresses and there is the opportunity to resubmit if necessary. At the end of the course there is a final assignment which pushes you to reflect on what you have learnt during the course. The assignment along with your tasks makes up the portfolio that is submitted electronically to the IHWO Assessment Unit. Your tutors are on hand for support throughout. As there is no assessment of teaching, this course is not seen as a qualification, but rather a teacher development course. The final grade is a pass or fail.

IH Online Course in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers is moderated by Cambridge Assessment English and therefore successful course participants will receive a certificate that includes the Cambridge Assessment English logo.
You can find out about the certificate you will receive here.
Tutors

There are at least two tutors per course but this also depends on the size of the group. The number of participants normally ranges from 12 to 16. The minimum is 8. Tutors are all current teachers with many years of Young Learner experience.

Meet our online course tutors.

Time and commitment

The course lasts 8 weeks with one module per week and a week for the final assignment at the end. It depends on the individual, but we recommend a minimum of 5-to-7 hours per week spent online and doing tasks. Your study hours are flexible, but some tasks require group input and have set deadlines. The more time you can devote to the course, the more you will gain from it.

What is special about this course?

One of the things participants value most in our courses is the online community. This gives an opportunity to share best practices with peers, exchange ideas, and discuss teaching experiences with other teachers from all over the world. This course is about getting involved in these conversations and learning from each other as well as from the tutors.

Participants have commented that the discussion forums are almost like having a 'mentor on tap', a mentor that has experience in a variety of different contexts, different language learners and managing teachers from different countries.

Read what course participant Erick Maguiño, Director of International Exams and Teacher Trainer had to say about his experience on the course https://ihworld.com/news-blog/ih-blog/what-was-the-online-yl-and-teens-course-like/

Is there a reading list in preparation for the course?

We provide a course booklet which participants are encouraged to read before the start of the course. It gives a breakdown of all the modules and provides some ideas for additional reading that you can do either during or after the course.

Course dates

All courses have an additional two weeks after the end date for the final assignment and to prepare your assessed portfolio.
This course fills up fast, so be sure to submit your application as soon as you can to ensure you secure your place.

20th January 2024 - 9th March 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

24th February 2024 - 13th April 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

27th April 2024 - 15th June 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

6th July 2024 - 24th August 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

7th September 2024 - 26th October 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

26th October 2024 - 14th December 2024 - £415 (IH staff £352)

We advise choosing the time of the year when you can best manage the joint demands of work and study.

*The course fees stated are exclusive of 20% VAT. VAT will be added to the fee if it is paid by a business or individual located in the UK.

Course fees must be paid in full prior to the start date.

How to apply

1. Choose your dates and fill in the online application, which is sent directly to us. You will have to answer some basic questions about your qualifications and experience, but there is no need to submit any documents or proof of language level.

2. We will review your application and get in touch if we have any queries.

3. Once your application is approved, we will send you a payment link to pay for the course via debit/credit card.

4. Once the payment fee is paid (by your or your employer) we will confirm your place on the course.

5. A few weeks before the start date we will send your login details, and you can access the platform / VLE to familiarise yourself with how it works before the course starts. We will also send you any pre-module reading materials.

There is no deadline for applying, but once we have 12 people confirmed on a course, then it is full - so it is better to send your application form in as soon as you're interested, to secure a place on the course!

We create each new course specially for the participants, and so we need to close applications on the Wednesday before the course begins to give us time for this.

Fees

The fee for the course is £415 (£352 for IH staff).

*The course fees stated are exclusive of 20% VAT. VAT will be added to the fee if it is paid by a business or individual located in the UK.

Course fees must be paid in full prior to the start date.

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IH Online Course in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers

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The IH CYLT prepares teachers for the specific challenges of working with children and teenagers, through online learning and face-to-face teaching.

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First developed in 2007, CCLB updated the CLB Bootcamp in 2014 with funding from the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration of Ontario with advisory support funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

This 10 hour self-directed training allows you to familiarize yourself with the CLB's and their role with planning and assessment.

CLB Basics: which provides an introduction to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) including the theoretical framework, the revised CLB document and the CLB for Literacy Learners document

Planning and the CLB: which covers module planning and daily lesson planning

Classroom Assessment and the CLB: which deals with ongoing learner assessment as well as an introduction to PBLA

To complete this course, you must achieve at least 70% in each quiz, each activity must be marked as completed (check mark), and you must spend a minimum of 420 minutes on the course contents (this is not monitored, however if you read and work through the course as intended, you will reach this time frame naturally). Once you have the completion check marks for each activity and spent the minimum time required on the course, you will be able to generate your certification of completion. This certificate counts for 10 PD hours.

The CLB Bootcamp also includes Supplementary Activities for TESL Training Students. These activities and assignments can be used in TESL training programs and must be submitted to the TESL instructor of the different courses. CCLB does not monitor or mark these activities.
This course is free! To access it, follow these steps:

Go to learning.language.ca

Create a user account

Confirm your account by following the steps outlined in the system message sent to your email address (if the email does not arrive in your inbox, check your junk/clutter folders)

Once logged in, you will see a hyperlink to this course

Click on the link and start!

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First developed in 2007, CCLB updated the CLB Bootcamp in 2014 with funding from the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration of Ontario with advisory support funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This 10 hour self-directed training allows you to familiarize yourself with the CLB's and their role with planning and assessment.

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Are there any job boards or other resources specifically for virtual teaching positions?

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Are there any job boards or other resources specifically for virtual teaching positions?

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Advice on online esl jobs with decent pay.

Teaching esl in linc classes in Ontario, what would be the next step?

Advice on getting a job in Middle East or Asia in particular Malaysia or Indonesia.

Can I use my teaching experience that’s not ESL to apply to EFL positions and what are the chances of them counting that experience?

How to make your resume/cv stand out as there are so many people in the industry applying for the same job.

Is it worth it to take a low paying online job in the beginning?

I’ve looked at British council jobs in other countries but a lot of them require that you live in that country or have a working visa. How do you get hired from overseas and how often do those jobs get available?

Is delta worth it if you have a masters degree?

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What about the job market in the Arab world? Are there specific countries that recognize CELTA as a sufficient qualification for English language jobs? School system vs university sector. Or private vs govt. sector.

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Can the CELTA certificate be recognized by TESL Canada or TESL Ontario? 

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Can the CELTA certificate be recognized by TESL Canada or TESL Ontario? 

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What are the most in-demand countries or regions for CELTA-certified teachers?

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What are the most in-demand countries or regions for CELTA-certified teachers?

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Is CELTA enough for me to teach English abroad? 

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Is CELTA enough for me to teach English abroad? 

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I would like to teach abroad with the CELTA. My educational background is a bachelors (not in education). Am I a good candidate for finding a job to teach abroad with no teaching experience other than the CELTA?

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Where can I watch more CELTA demo lessons?

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Where can I watch more CELTA demo lessons?

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Where can I find resources if I want to start this journey on my own and not work for someone else? What would be a good curriculum to use?

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How do I include it on my CV? is there any specific guideline or format?

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How do I include it on my CV? is there any specific guideline or format?

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My question is that what are the odds of getting a job of teaching English to non-native speakers in the university sector after completing CELTA?

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What resources will we still have access to after the course is completed? Are there any that we are allowed to download on our personal devices?

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Do you have a list of recommended ESL/EFL companies in Japan, Korea, and China? And a list of red-flagged companies?

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Canva

Google Slides

Ellii Library

Quizlets (for revision). wordwall (for gamification), AI (e.g. chatgpt can help you a lot) - treat it as your personal assistant NOT your replacement)

ISL collective (for materials) - look at number of downloads

Take inspo from colleagues! (blogs / websites) Jo Gakonga, Nik Peachey, Shannon Felt

https://www.elt-training.com/home (Jo's website)

Nik Peachey https://peacheypublications.com/

Shannon https://teflhorizons.com/

Trello (organiser)

https://www.mentimeter.com/ (polls)

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Is CELTA and a Bachelors considered enough? Will be applying starting tomorrow.

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Does ILSC Montreal organize workshops that CELTA certified teachers can take part in and benefit from?

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Pay depends on experience/level, etc., but is there any general info available about how much a CELTA-holder can make in Canada/abroad per hour/class?

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Will access to the course’s digital resources continue after the course ends? If yes, for how long?

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If we want to teach on our own (not through a school), where can we get info about (rough estimates) for pricing? It is hard to know how much to charge

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From Frameworks to Unit Design: How Do We Sequence Everything?

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From Frameworks to Unit Design: How Do We Sequence Everything?

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On CELTA, we learned multiple frameworks (PPP, TBL, TTT, Text-Based, Skills lessons, Systems lessons), often taught separately.

When designing a full unit (e.g., for a job demo or real course), how would you:

Sequence lessons?

Integrate grammar, lexis, and functions?

Balance receptive and productive skills?

Decide what comes first and why?

Would you:

Follow one framework throughout?

Combine frameworks?

Start from skills and extract language?

Start from systems and build toward communication?

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1. On CELTA we’ve focused mainly on adult learners.

In the current job market, how realistic is it to secure online adult teaching roles without first teaching young learners?

If we do teach young learners, does that always involve a high-energy “performer” style, or are there more structured, less entertainment-focused contexts?

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For someone who:

Prefers adults

Is open to online teaching

Wants to start working soon

What platforms, companies, or job boards would you recommend applying to immediately?

Are there specific regions or institutions where adult teaching is more in demand?

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How would you advise positioning ourselves (CV / LinkedIn / cover letter) if we want to move directly into adult teaching roles rather than children’s programs?

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In job interviews for adult roles:

What are employers typically looking for?

What makes a demo lesson stand out?

Is it better to demonstrate a systems lesson or skills lesson?

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As new teachers moving beyond CELTA, what is the one habit or mindset shift you believe makes the biggest difference in the first year of teaching?

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I’m particularly interested in developing my understanding of the writing framework, as it’s something I would like to use in future teaching contexts.

Although we’ve covered a range of frameworks during the course, I haven’t seen a full model of how the writing framework is typically implemented in practice.

Could you recommend any resources, demo lessons, or recorded examples that would help us see how it is run effectively?

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For teachers who prefer adult or ESP contexts, what skills should we intentionally develop now to prepare for those environments?

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How do you decide what to prioritise in a lesson when time is limited? What helped you develop stronger in-the-moment judgment?

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What realistic career progression can we expect with CELTA in the first few years, and how should we approach negotiating pay or choosing roles?

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As we finish the course, is there anything you think new teachers often overlook that we should be more aware of going into our first teaching roles?

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What content will we still have access to after the course ends? Is there a list of must-have material we should download before we loose access?

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After CELTA, what would you prioritise first: gaining classroom experience, deepening language knowledge, or further qualifications such as DELTA? Why?

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Here are the steps:

On the last day of the course, trainees choose whether they want to:

Pick up their certificate from the Montreal campus

Have it mailed to them

Within 7 days, e-copies of the provisional certificates will be emailed (valid for job applications).

In about 4-6 weeks, Cambridge will mail the official certificates to us.

Once received, we will:

Notify you

Send you an electronic copy of the official certificate

At that point, you can:

Pick up the hard copy

Have it mailed to you

Feel free to ask any questions!

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As many of you are starting to think about your next steps after the course, we'd like to share a useful resource with you:

TEFL Work - It’s a free TEFL jobs board specifically tailored to CELTA and DELTA-qualified teachers, so many of the roles are highly relevant for you.

✅ Create a profile
✅ Upload your CV
✅ Start applying for teaching opportunities around the world

Most positions require a CELTA qualification, making it a great place to explore options as you begin your teaching journey. 🌎✈️

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What are the best countries to apply for jobs without having a bachelors degree?

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does my employer need my grade in order to employ me?

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does my employer need my grade in order to employ me?

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Please inform me about a course related to Content Development

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Please inform me about a course related to Content Development

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You may check out these links: https://www.nile-elt.com/products/MatDevOnline

https://www.ihlondon.com/course/materials-development

https://www.publishingprofessionals.co.uk/

https://www.avallain.com

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NILE | Materials Development for Language Education

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Develop your critical awareness of language acquisition and pedagogy, and how they are put to use in the design of language learning materials, as well as the criteria for evaluation and adaptation of published materials.

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Community centers, immigrant societies are also options

https://tesltoronto.org

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After we have finished this course, are we allowed to go in-person to the CELTA location in Montreal and observe live classes to get more experience (specifically techniques for in-person teaching as opposed to online)?

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After we have finished this course, are we allowed to go in-person to the CELTA location in Montreal and observe live classes to get more experience (specifically techniques for in-person teaching as opposed to online)?

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Does this CELTA certificate also qualify us to teach in-person classes, or only online?

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Does this CELTA certificate also qualify us to teach in-person classes, or only online?

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Are there any recommendations of schools we can apply to for a job that favour teachers with the CELTA certificate?

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ESL Employment in Canada for international job-seekers

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ESL Employment in Canada for international job-seekers

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Are there ESL opportunities in Canada for non-Canadians?